Estimated storm loss data consist of windstorm, tornado,
and hail damage or other weather-related claim losses for insured
real and personal property in Kansas reported for each calendar year
and monthly during the calendar year. Estimated flood losses and other insured perils are
not included in the data. The data include only estimated storm losses
reported at the request of the Insurance Commissioner by the private
insurance companies selling and servicing property insurance coverage
in Kansas.

There is no Kansas state law requiring the collection
of the storm loss data. This reporting of estimated insured storm losses
is a service provided by the Insurance Commissioner to the insuring
public and news media.

Estimated storm loss data are collected from insurance companies by the Commissioner, usually
on a monthly basis and through special calls to report particularly significant
tornado damage in cities, counties, or other affected areas. Data are reported to
the public through news releases and on this website.